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    stainless vs ceramic sidepipes for heat control

    No need to apologize. I work everyday with our guys to try to teach them to listen to the customer. So many people out there read a little something and think that there is going to be a world of difference and thats not always the case. Just look at the ads manufactures run oh put this on and...
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    stainless vs ceramic sidepipes for heat control

    Dear Hib If you would have read the question in the first place maybe you would understand my answer. The gentlemens comment was One of the reasons I am going to sidepipes is a cooler interior. Obviously the ceramic would be better for that reason but if Id like to hear from anyone who has...
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    stainless vs ceramic sidepipes for heat control

    I can get that info for you. I will contact them first thing monday and get what you need. Headers come with 2" primaries and flow into a 3" outlets. Are you looking for factory style side pipes or the hooker style that have the look of 4 header pipe into one sidepipe Hooker styleFactory...
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    stainless vs ceramic sidepipes for heat control

    I will most likely get in trouble for this but oh well. Have you looked at the Stainless Works Inc. Side pipes? Stainless Works We have over the years installed many of their systems on both small and big block vettes. The fit is excellent and as a dealer we can work with you on pricing. They...
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    stainless vs ceramic sidepipes for heat control

    I will put my 2 cents in on this. With the classics like yours the 72 and 70 stainless is the only way to go. Here are my reasons. The jet Hot ceramic coating is an outside coating you still have a steel pipe. With these cars that most likely are not driven on a daily basis moisture stays on the...
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    C5 Cooling System

    I am like you what is normal operating temp. we try to run our cars in the 185-210 range. We believe that cooler is better. Is 225 high when sitting in dead stop traffic probably not for short periods of time. This is also why we add such products as Radiator Relief to our cooling systems. When...
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    Just Finished My 1981 Vette... Pics!!!!

    Very sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet and nice work. Oh Happy Birthday. Have fun with her
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    C5 Cooling System

    I don't disagree with you at all. Fix the real problem first then make it better. Put in the additive and watch your temp drop to 192 while sitting in traffic thats all i'm saying.
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    C5 Cooling System

    Well without writing a book a couple things happen in a cooling system. Todays radiators are aluminium as we all know, aluminium in itsself is a very good heat sink drawing heat away from water (radiator) or air (intercoolers). Over a period of time the aluminium forms it natural oxide film to...
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    C5 Cooling System

    If all the good suggestions don't solve the problem try adding DEI radiator relief it really does work. we have seen a drop of 15-20 degress New Radiator Relief™
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    New member here.

    Welcome to CAC from all of us in the SUNSHINE STATE. If we can help feel free to call. :welcome
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    New Guy

    Welcome from all of us in FLA.
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    H3R Performance HalGuard Fire Extinguishers

    H3R Performance HalGuard Fire Extinguishers We are pleased to announce the unveiling of a sophisticated jet-black finish to complement the fire engine red and brilliant chrome colors currently available on H3R's line of HalGuard™ "clean agent" and MaxOut™ dry chemical fire extinguishers. Fire...
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    Question: Discount at any vendors for members? Need a new top and rear leaf

    We maybe able to help you I need a little more info from you on the spring your looking for. What is it you will be doing with the car? Here is the reason we have many springs to choose from. Let start with. Composite springs: 300 lb. Composite Monospring Replaces a 9-leaf stock spring and...
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    MASS AIR fuel injection system Small or Big Block Chevy

    MASS AIR fuel injection system Small or Big Block Chevy Make no mistake... This is the best fuel injection system available. All the benefits of a MASS AIR fuel injection system with the vintage look of a 4bbl carburetor. It is NOT A SPEED DENSITY SYSTEM like other similar systems...
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